KJV ORIGINAL
Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thine handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Now please, I beg you, listen to what I'm asking, and let me bring you some food to eat. You need to eat something to give you strength for your journey.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The woman is pleading with Saul to eat some food so he'll have strength to continue on his journey.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Saul is in a desperate state as he prepares for battle against the Philistines, having been rejected by God for his disobedience. With no divine guidance, Saul secretly consults a medium in Endor to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel, which reveals his impending doom. After this encounter, the medium offers Saul food to restore his strength for the journey back.
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